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New Member
United States
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Hola, new member here. I appreciate all of your collective knowledge. We are relatively new to the hobby.
My sons and I were at a coin show today and we picked up a Volusian and a Vabalathus. I didn't know anything about these emperors, so I took a chance. Looks like we did alright on them. I'll post pictures when I can.
Volusian / RIC 166 / Sear 2820
Vabalathus / Sear 3292
Anyone have any insight for these coins? Thanks!
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Need to see photos first. And welcome to the community :)
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Moderator
 United States
23731 Posts |
 to the community We are going to need to see a picture of the coin to be able to answer your question. |
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New Member
 United States
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Here are some images - I brightened the photos. Volusian on left, Vabalathus on right in both pics. Thanks!   |
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Valued Member
United States
356 Posts |
Welcome! What insights specifically were you looking for? Authenticity? Price? Quality? If authenticity, weight and size helps to determine it, albeit not without some fallibility, unless coin in hand. As for Price, acsearch.info or cngcoins.com can give you pricing comparisons, or even VCOINS. I looked up your Volusian, In Good VF Condition, which yours does not quite meet, the coin was sold for $120, and currently many VCOIN dealers have similar quality coins for around $125 or a little less. How much did Volusian cost you?
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New Member
United States
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Ave, Caesar! Thanks.
We paid $70 for the pair. Pro rata, I'd say the Volusian was $25 and the other $45. Thanks.
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New Member
United States
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Caesar, overall I guess I was looking for input on rarity and a cost comparison. Again, I didn't know anything about them before I bought, so for $70 I felt I should get them while I could. Thanks.
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Moderator
United States
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The Volusian while not a common coin isn't all that difficult to come by, the obverse is in very fine condition, but the reverse has damage while reduces the grade IMO down aFine. The second coin is actually a Aurelian with the reverse of Vabalathus. A desirable coin but not a rare one, this one would probably grade at fine. I think you paid close to they are worth.
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New Member
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Always remember that what a coin is actually worth is what any 'fool' will pay for it.
With ancients you will find similar coins at a wide range of prices. Some will sell and some will not.
Patience is very important !
Other than that .........
You did remarkably well for a first dive into the pool.
Not uncommon coins but certainly very collectable.
A not uncommon problem for beginners are fakes and 'junk' dollar ancients peddled for $25 each by cheesy sellers.
You eluded both !
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Valued Member
United States
356 Posts |
Warning to anyone beginning off. Don't just buy coins. I started off with $25 and $50 purchases and had some luck, but then I was dropping more cash and problems ensued. Also; this is personal preference, don't buy ugly coins. I did, a lot of them. I could not sell them afterward if my life depended on it and hated looking at them. If I had to choose between one really nice $100 Denari and 10 ugly smashed up ruined crap coins, I would go with quality over quantity. I actually started doing well, and making money when I acquired beautiful portrait coins that are appealing. Naturally those cost more. However it was a good buy getting that Volusian for under $50. That said, here is my Volusian, picture attached. Price $75. Below it, in my opinion, is an ugly Volusian, priced at $200. Which would most prefer? Sure the ugly one is rarer, but so what.   Edited by caesar77
05/24/2015 7:09 pm
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Caesar
The portrait on that first coin is amazing.
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Posted 05/24/2015 11:32 am
